Abstract: In the recent years, the MPEG Layer III (MP3) music compression format has
become an extremely popular choice for digital audio compression. Its high compression
ratio, and near CD quality sound make it a natural choice for storing and distributing
music - especially over the internet, where space and bandwidth are important
considerations. For example, using MPEG Layer-3 compression, 40 MBytes audio files
have been compressed to approximately 3.5 MBytes. As a result of the MP3 popularity, a
variety of portable MP3 players entered the market. We decided to design and implement a
Hard Disk based MP3 player similar to products currently available (e.g. Creative Labs
Nomad, Archos Jukebox 6000, Apple Ipod, etc.). Our goal was to design the player with
minimal cost and to implement a FM Stereo Radio Transmitter module for ease of
connectivity. This module resolves the compatibility problems with the current available
car audio systems. In the same time system flexibility and scalability as well as system
evolution to more advanced architectures were the main principles that drove the
development of this platform. The primary enhancement of the platform will be to switch
the communication module from a analogical FM radio transmitter to digital wired or
wireless communication solutions.

Abstract: The clustering of biological sequences into biologically meaningful classes
denotes two computationally complex challenges: the choice of a biologically pertinent and
computable criterion to evaluate the clusters homogenity, and the optimal exploration of
the solution space. Here we are analysing the clustering potential of a new method of
sequence similarity based on statistical sequence content evaluation. Applying on the same
data the popular CLUSTAL W method for sequence similarity we contrasted the results.
The analysis, computational efficiency and high accuracy of the results from the new
method is encouraging for further development that could make it an appealing alternative
to the existent methods.

Abstract: The paper presents some main aspects regarding multi-parametric quadratic
programming (mp-QP) problems. Model Predictive Control (MPC) is considered as a
particular mp-QP problem, and this powerful tool is applied for control and simulation
through a case study. Since the solutions to mp-QP problems can be expressed as piecewise
affine linear functions of the state, a new implementation in terms of adaptive networkbased
fuzzy inference systems is proposed. The presentation is focused on the double
integrator plant as a frequently appearing case study (electrohydraulic servo-system).

Abstract: The paper deals with the measurement, identification and compensation of low
velocity friction in positioning systems. The introduced algorithms are based on a
linearized friction model, which can easily be introduced in tracking control algorithms.
The developed friction measurement and compensation methods can be implemented in
simple industrial controller architectures, such as microcontrollers. Experimental
measurements are provided to show the performances of the proposed control algorithm.

Abstract: Present work is a part of the ACC autonomous car project. This paper will focus
on the control program architecture. To design this architecture we will start from the
human driver behavior model. Using this model we have constructed a three level control
program. Preliminary results are presented.

Abstract: This paper analyses a large database with hepatitis C virus infected patients.
There are made a lot of statistical analyses on the records of this database in order to
determine the evolution of biological parameters during the treatment. That’s for what it
was also implemented a system which offeres predictions about the same parameters, using
artificial neural networks. The results of the statistical analyses and the predictions of the
system indicate to the same conclusions. It encourages the use of such a system to facilitate
the physicians’ work.

Abstract: The paper deals with both theoretical and application aspects concerning
Iterative Feedback Tuning (IFT) algorithms in the design of a class of fuzzy control
systems employing Mamdani-type PI-fuzzy controllers. The presentation is focused on twodegree-
of-freedom fuzzy control system structures resulting in one design method. The
stability analysis approach based on Popov’s hyperstability theory solves the convergence
problems associated to IFT algorithms. The suggested design method is validated by realtime
experimental results for a fuzzy controlled nonlinear DC drive-type laboratory
equipment.

Abstract: Complex applications execution needs a lot of conditions starting with hardware
and software resources until the task sequencing and verifying the results of the execution.
The needed resources can be found locally or on the Web and Grid. For an efficient usage
the needed resources application and the effective resources found must be described in an
appropriate and way and we propose the XML. The matching between the resources of the
application and the Web/Grid resources is done in our proposal by the agents. As a new
approach in the last years is the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) that is developed as
an efficient solution. The services are furnished by the providers and these are used by the
clients in some specific conditions. The realization of the SOA technology presents a real
opportunity to improve effectiveness. On the Web and Grid we dispose for services and
these can be used in a given contest. SOA provides the application of well-founded
concepts that exploits the ability of modern system resources to collaborate, independent of
location across heterogeneous technologies.

Abstract: In the component based software engineering approach, a software system is
viewed as an assembly of reusable independently developed components. In order to
produce automated tools to support the selection and assembly of components, rigorous
specifications of components and performant retrieval and selection strategies based on
these specifications are needed. Classical approaches for automatically retrieving
components that match a set of required properties result mostly in very complex solutions.
In this article we propose an efficient fuzzy logic based solution for the specification and
retrieval of software components. We describe the basic principles of the proposed
solutions and illustrate them on example scenarious.

Abstract: The paper presents issues regarding the flux estimation of induction machines.
The electrical machines variable’s estimation represents a major problem in the actual
context of modern control approaches, especially of sensorless control strategies. There
are considered several implementations of induction machine’s flux estimators by using the
Matlab-Simulink environment and there are drawn the afferent conclusions.